Christians are comfortable saying that Christianity is about a relationship with God. Yet many might also say that they sense little meaningful relationship with God in their own lives. After all, the foundation of good relationship is communicationbut conversation with God often seems to go only one way. We may sing of walking and talking with God in the garden, His voice falling on our ears, but few have heard that beloved voice themselves.
Sam Williamson acknowledges the fundamental human longing to hear God’s voice and offers a hopeful supposition: God is always speakingwe’ve just never been taught how to recognize His voice. Williamson handles this potentially heady topic with his characteristic straightforwardness and leavening humor. This book deftly bridges the gap between solid biblical theology and practical application, addressing topics such as how to truly pray without ceasing, how to brainstorm with God, how to navigate our emotions, how to answer God’s questions, and how to hear God’s voice for others.Hearing God in Conversation offers simple, step-by-step lessons on how to hear God. Williamson begins with Scripture meditation. He then expands the practice of listening for that voice everywherein the checkout line, on the job, in a movie theater, and even in silence. From there, he demonstrates how to hear God’s guidance when making any decision. By the end, readers’ eyes and ears will be opened to the limitless methods through which God speaks.

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Emma and Matthew are finally free to marry, but Matthew’s secret continues to haunt them.

Emma D’Eresby can look forward to a future with Matthew Lynes. She at last reveals to Matthew the nature of her relationship with Guy Hilliardher supervisor at Cambridgeand the reason she has found it difficult to forgive him or to trust any other.

Their joy at marrying is short-lived as, to her…

Our Review:

This was a very vivid book! I couldn’t put it down! The characters come alive on the pages and make you want to read more and more each time you pick up the book. This book is not short, but jam packed with an intricated web of details and characters that create a riviting story! This one is a must read!

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A moving memoir that lays out a path to realizing the continual presence of God

Neil Anderson has traveled the world speaking and teaching, and has written many books. Always at his side, supporting him, has been his wife, Joanne, his partner for over fifty years.

Now Joanne is gripped in a long decline, sinking gradually into agitated dementia. She depends on Neil’s presence, even calling him Daddy. He has no training as a nurse, but now for long hours he sits at her bedside and cares for her every need. They do not speak much; conversation is a strain. So Neil has used the silent hours to pray, to spend time in God’s presence, and to reflect on what this means.

“I have become keenly aware that God is using Joanne’s illness to teach me about the power of presence. I’m learning on a much deeper level the purpose of just being there, and what it means to be still and know that He is God. There is an inexplicable peace that comes from knowing I don’t have to ‘do’ in order to ‘be’ in God’s will–to be in His presence–to be in each other’s presence.

“It has been a peaceful time of reflection upon the presence of God, and how that has shaped me, our marriage, and ministry. My theology tells me that God is omnipresent, but we are not always aware of His presence, and yet without His presence we are not fully alive.”

Our Review:

This is a powerful read. This is something that will keep you thinking long after you have read through the pages of the text. Anderson’s words and experience are challenging to the mind and spirit. This is something you will want to read and ponder.

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Last week I had the pleasure of test driving a Kia Optima LX Turbo. That sure was a treat! I’m so used to driving around a minivan, having the opportunity to drive a car was so much fun.

First of all, the car was gorgeous. Really nice looking on the outside and the inside was not only easy on the eyes, but super comfortable. I felt like I was driving a luxury vehicle. The Kia Optima had great pick up. I definitely sped a little too often without even realizing it. Of course my favorite feature on the car, as is with most KIAs, was the back up camera. It sure makes life a whole lot easier when I can simply look on the screen and see almost all of my blind spots. I also really love how the car beeps at me when someone is getting too close to me, or I’m getting too close to a ditch. What a great feature!

The KIA Optima gets 32 MPG, which in my eyes is amazing! It’s very fuel efficient and has a lot of great safety features including dual front airbags, front seat mounted side airbags, driver’s knee airbag, traction control system, and the tire pressure monitoring system. One thing that really surprised me about this vehicle was how absolutely huge the trunk space was. Both my mother-in-law and I went grocery shopping and bought over two carts full of stuff. I thought for sure we would have to put some bags in the back seat. I was shocked they all fit with room for more bags!

I highly recommend the KIA Optima LX Turbo to men and women of all ages and all walks of life. It really is a great vehicle!

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Christians often assume they’re equipped to deal with tragedy if it enters their lives, but like most people, think it never really will. What happens, then, when we follow God’s will to the best of our abilities and heartbreak strikes? Do we mean it when we implore “Have Thine own way, Lord” or does that only apply in times of blessings or small, manageable hurts?

Our Review:

This is an awesome book! Feinberg has outdone himself with thinking outside the box! I loved reading this book. Not only did it answer questions I have been asking myself but it opened my eyes to a different way of thinking about things that may happen in my life and/or the lives of others. Again, another great read from Kregel Publications!

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Branigan Powers knows a good story when she sees onemdashand the ten-year-old cold case of wealthy Alberta Grambling Resnick’s murder definitely makes the cut. Resnick was stabbed in her home after she let it slip that she was planning to change her will. There are plenty of suspects in the death of the matriarch of the town’s founding family, but the killer has never been caught.

Our Review:

This is a Branigan Powers Mystery. I admit I have never read any Branigan Powers Mysteries before….but it is not necessary… this novel stands alone! Like all good mysteries this one is suspensful and full of drama! It is a great read for mystery lovers! This novel is not only riviting but is a great read because of the setting and characters beautifully penned by Deb Richardson-Moore. The author created a beautiful world for her novel! Do not delay pick up a copy today!

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The city of Kiev was bombed in Hitler’s blitzkrieg across the Soviet Union, but the constant siege was only the beginning for her citizens. In this sweeping historical saga, Kelli Stuart takes the reader on a captivating journey into the littlemdashknown history of Ukraine’s tragedies through the eyes of four compelling characters who experience the same story from different perspectives.

Our Review:

This was an awesome read! Wonderful Historical Fiction! This really was a testament of faith in a time when the world was upside down! I enjoyed this read and highly recommend this book!

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In order to save the president’s life, a brilliant embryologist– the president’s nephew–made a “devil’s bargain” with a secret group of federal agents. But Tim Sullivan’s illegal genetic manipulations of human embryos place everyone he knows at risk. Before he can finish his work, a freakish accident kills him and leaves only troubling questions behind.

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This is a great read! It is tough to put down once you start reading … very riviting! I liked how the author’s wove the tale into modern day society. This is one book you will want to pick up and read!

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The Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells is one of the Dell’s hidden treasures. The Wilderness has it all under one roof! We were able to host our first annual family reunion at the Wilderness and had a great time! We opted for accommodations in the 5 bedroom retreat cabin which housed our family of 18 wonderfully. There were enough bedrooms and ample space for everyone to enjoy the gathering for the weekend. The retreat cabin is a Wilderness property off the main “facility” BUT since it is part of the Wilderness we were able to get shuttle service to and from our cabin and the resort. It was very nice to be able to use the shuttle service and not worry about loading and unloading children and acessories into a car and driving back and finding parking. The shuttle is a great service.

While we were at the Wilderness we were able to use many of the amenities . We went to all four indoor water parks – the Wild West, Klondike Kavern, Cubby’s Cove and the Wild WaterDome . We must say that we enjoyed the WaterDome the best! It is home to the country’s largest indoor wave pool capable of generating waves up to 5 feet tall. This waterpark is also really neat because it features a see-through roof which that allows you to tan indoors year round and it is home to Margarita’s swim-up bar, a nice retreat for adults.

We also utilized the Wild Fun Pass during our trip… which at a cost of $24.95 gave us a valued savings on some of the most popular attractions at the resort. It Includes admission to two 3D mini golf courses, bumper boats, the resort’s amazing two-story laser tag arena , a fun laser maze, an indoor ropes course with over 40 challenges, indoor go-karts and more! The kids were more than tired out after a day in the waterparks and the fun times we had using our Wild Fun Passes.

The Wilderness was really perfect for a reunion because the resort has everything underone roof. no need to go off the grounds.
This was a vacation that will provided us with memories that last a lifetime! The kids said, “When can we come back? This was the best vacation ever!” We are already planning our next reunion at the Wilderness and cannot wait to return!

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As a mom of two children, with another on the way, what I drive is so important. I need something the kids can get into quickly & easily, and be comfortable for short trips to practice and long trips for vacation. As our family grows I need lots of trunk space as well, so I can transport all of their sports equipment, buy enough groceries for the week, and load up with luggage for a trip.

I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of space the Toyota RAV 4 offered my family the week I had the opportunity to drive it. Both of my kids’ car seats fit easily in the backseat, with room between so they weren’t on top of each other. The trunk was very large and had more than enough room for our family of four.

The RAV 4 drove very smooth. I loved how it would “alert” me when I would get too close to the center line or too close to the shoulder. It was nice having another set of eyes looking after my driving. The seats were very comfortable, and the entire dashboard area was quite spacious. I felt like I had a lot of space while driving, not cramped at all. The back up camera was super helpful. My driveway is a very long downhill road, so the camera helped immensely. The RAV 4 has great gas mileage, 22 city and 29 highway. It also has impressive safety ratings. Overall it received 5 stars, which is the highest.

Overall, I really enjoyed test driving the RAV 4. It would be a great vehicle for a family of four or less. To find out even more information about the RAV 4, check out their website: